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Anthem Announces a New Partnership with Western Governors University to Provide Eligible Employees Tuition Discounts and Scholarships Toward Earning a Graduate Degree

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2017--
Anthem Inc., one of the nation’s largest health benefits companies,
announced a new national partnership with Western Governors University
(WGU) to offer eligible Anthem associates across the country a virtually
free graduate degree. Anthem is one of the first companies in the nation
to provide a program that allows employees to complete a graduate degree
with minimal out-of-pocket costs.

This new benefit is available to any Anthem full-time or part-time
employee who works 20 or more hours per week and has been employed at
least six months. WGU will provide eligible Anthem associates with a
five percent discount on tuition and offer 20 $1,000 scholarships toward
a master’s degree program. Combined with Anthem’s Education Assistance
Program, the out-of-pocket tuition costs of the first year of the
program may be reduced to just $175. Anthem offers associates tuition
reimbursement up to $5,000 annually through its Education Assistance
Program.

“Anthem is committed to offering its associates a robust rewards package
that goes beyond salary and health benefits,” said Jose Tomas, chief
human resources officer at Anthem, Inc. “Our partnership with WGU
reinforces our commitment to providing education and development support
to all our associates. Anthem is investing in the partnerships and
programs that help enrich the lives of its associates to build a better
company that is more responsive to its customers and competitive in the
health care industry.”

Designed to meet the needs of working adults, WGU’s competency-based
learning model makes it possible for students to fit studying into their
busy lives. While WGU’s online degree programs are rigorous and
challenging, students are able to earn their degrees without sacrificing
work, family, and financial obligations. Students complete courses as
soon as they demonstrate that they have mastered the materials, enabling
them to move quickly through material they already know and spend more
time on what they still need to learn. As a result, many students are
able to accelerate their studies, finishing faster and saving money—the
average time to complete a bachelor’s degree is about two and half
years. WGU’s tuition is charged at a flat rate each term and covers all
coursework completed in that time. WGU offers graduate degree programs
in health professions, information technology, business, and teaching.

"At WGU, we are committed to changing lives through education,” said WGU
President Scott Pulsipher. “Our academic programs are developed to help
our graduates meet evolving workforce competencies. By working with
partners like Anthem, we expand educational opportunities for working
adults and help address critical talent needs."

About Anthem, Inc.

Anthem is working to transform health care with trusted and caring
solutions. Our health plan companies deliver quality products and
services that give their members access to the care they need. With over
73 million people served by its affiliated companies, including nearly
40 million within in its family of health plans, Anthem is one of the
nation’s leading health benefits companies. For more information about
Anthem’s family of companies, please visit www.antheminc.com/companies.

About WGU

Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access
to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now
serves 79,000 students nationwide and has more than 75,000 graduates in
all 50 states. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading
competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House,
state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in
postsecondary education. In less than 20 years, the university has
become a leading influence in changing the lives of individuals and
families, and preparing the workforce needed in today’s rapidly evolving
economy. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most
Innovative Companies, and was featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News,
CNN, and in The New York Times. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.